Los Angeles spanish-singing grindcore icons ASESINO just finished their first Mexican Tour, accross major cities of the land of their heritage. Frontman/bassist Maldito X (aka Tony Campos) was seen pounding on his new Signature Tremor 5.

Guitar virtuoso Anders Buaas (Aka Andy Boss) just returned from a very successful European Tour with former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul DiAnno and is currently working on his solo material. His weapon of choice: Fernandes Vortex Deluxe.

Check out Andy's website for updates on his solo band and related projects:

Check out Los Angeles extreme metal band DIA DE LOS MUERTOS' new album "Satanico-Dramatico", available for full FREE download at the band's website, mixed by Roy Z and featuring guest appearances by several Fernandes endorsees.

The Godfathers of New York Hardcore, AGNOSTIC FRONT, have revealed the cover art and track listing to their upcoming record entitled 'My Life My Way', te be released March 4th on Nuclear Blast records. Cover artwork was brought to life this time by artist Todd Hubber, who also works with vocalist Roger Miret on designing his street wear clothing line American Made Kustom.

Catch lead player Joseph James shredding on his Fernandes Sustainer-equipped Monterey and Revolver Elite axes on the upcoming tour and our their Vlogs on their youtube channel:

The second in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Lux Mundi" (which translates as "Light of the World"), the new album from Swiss industrial black metallers SAMAEL, can be viewed below. Due on April 29 in Europe and May 3 in North America via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD features cover artwork by SLUDGE drummer Patrick Pidoux, who previously worked with SAMAEL on 2007's "Solar Soul" and 2009's "Above".

Check out Mas from SAMAEL recording tracks for the new album with his Ravelle bass!